Concern: My mom got her Will on the Internet. Is she really protected?
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Ask the Expert: LawyerLisa talks Elder Law - March 2023
Concern: I have a will, but I’ve heard that I might really need a trust. How do I figure out what is best for me?
Ask the Expert: LawyerLisa talks Elder Law - February 2023
Concern: My family member is not competent, but I need to help them with their finances. What are my options?
Concern: I know I need to create or update my estate planning documents, but I don’t know who to choose as my agent or agents.
Ask the Expert: LawyerLisa talks Elder Law - January 5, 2023
Concern: I’m worried my parents might not be able to afford to pay for the care they need. What should I do?
Heirs Property
It is important to address heirs property before generations go by and more heirs are added to the list of parties to the eventual lawsuit.
Aretha Franklin left handwritten wills. What does that mean to you?
Aretha Franklin passed away last year from pancreatic cancer. Today, three handwritten wills were discovered in her Michigan home. Under South Carolina law, Aretha Franklin’s handwritten wills would likely not be valid since they were not signed with two witnesses. However, a personal property distribution in this format likely would be held valid.
Where, oh where, is my will? A cautionary tale
When you can’t find an original will after someone’s death, it can cause many issues and problems for family members and loved ones.
2 Years Pass, Prince's Estate Still Not Distributed
Prince died without a will and 2 years later his estate has still not been distributed.
Advice from LawyerLisa: Top 8 Ways All Women Can Protect Themselves, Legally
8 Legal considerations for women to protect themselves.
New Estate Tax Exemption Limits announced for 2018...we know you've been waiting
2018 estate tax in south carolina
